Authentic Source Reference
Sunan Abu Dawood 5095, Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3426 (Sahih)
Arabic Text
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration
Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
English Translation
"In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power except with Allah."
Source Reference
Sunan Abu Dawood 5095, Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3426 (Sahih)
When & How to Recite
As you open the front door to step outside for work, school, or travel.
Meaning, Context & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ stated that whenever a person recites this upon leaving their home, an angel calls out: "You are guided, defended, and protected!" And the devils stay far away, saying to one another: "How can you harm a person who has been guided, sufficed, and protected?"
Virtues & Benefits
- An angel is assigned to protect you from accidents and enmity
- Devils are repelled from interfering in your daily affairs outside
- All anxiety regarding safety of yourself and children is replaced with Tawakkul